After going 2-6 in his last eight fights under the UFC banner, former welterweight champion Johny Hendricks did not resign with the UFC after his last contracted bout.
After a move to middleweight, that would see him lose to notable talent the likes of Tim Boetsch and Paulo Costa, the UFC hasn’t been ringing to resign him either, it would seem.
It was unknown up until today what the status of Hendricks was, or if he was planning on retiring. But now, in a new talk with Luke Thomas he revealed what’s going on, and he wants to keep fighting.
Taking to his twitter account, SB nation reporter Luke Thomas recounts a new interview with Hendricks.
Check it out:
Johny Hendricks says he doesn't know if exclusive negotiating period with UFC is still in effect. Says manager is trying to figure it out. UFC 217 loss was last fight on his contract.
— Luke Thomas (@lthomasnews) February 9, 2018
Johny Hendricks says he doesn't know where he's going to end up, but that he is not retired. Sounds like he wants to stay in the UFC, but is keeping options open.
— Luke Thomas (@lthomasnews) February 9, 2018
"A May card wouldn't be bad for me." – Johny Hendricks says he's training and ready to get going.
— Luke Thomas (@lthomasnews) February 9, 2018
Johny Hendricks says he's keeping his options open in terms of weight classes. He says he's walking around now at 209lbs.
— Luke Thomas (@lthomasnews) February 9, 2018
Johny Hendricks says "in a week or two" he'll know what his next step is.
— Luke Thomas (@lthomasnews) February 9, 2018
